Accounts of explorations in the Great American Canyon, Placer County's Yosemite.

Thursday, August 7, 2003

Lost Camp THP Comments

Tim Lasko took the time to call Rich Jenkins and Auburn CDF and wrote the following:

*******Russell,I placed a call yesterday to Rich Jenkins and Gary - possibly Britner? andreceived return calls from both today. They both told me to write a letterto William Schultz CDF (6105 Airport Road, Redding, CA 96002.) In theinterest of time, Rich also recommended faxing a copy to 530.224.4841. Thefaxed copy would be time / date stamped and placed directly in the file. Iwas assured that any letters would receive an official response.

My conversation was lengthy and friendly with Rich. He admitted that he hasnever been to the site and informed me that a relatively new CDFarcheologist covers the Central Sierra. Dr. Garrett Fenenga works out ofthe Sacramento office, but lives in Placerville. Rich suggested that Irequest Dr. Fenenga to review the site. Rich stated that by making thatrequest, in a formal letter, it would almost guarantee the CDF take the timeto send an archeologist to the site. He also stated that it would behelpful to submit a map with the areas of concern shown, to ensure that theyare included in the review.

I will write a letter and send it today. What are you thoughts onsubmitting a map? I think we should send more letters to William SchultzCDF (6105 Airport Road, Redding, CA 96002.)

ThanksTim Lasko*******

Tim is right, we need more letters ot Schultz, and we need an extension of the public comment period! And, as Tim found, we should and will request a CDF archeological review. And we should and shall make a map.